Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Cherokees in Dallas
Photographed by Gary Estep, February 11, 2026
1. Cherokees in Dallas Marker
Ninety Cherokee Indians, led by Chief Bowles, immigrated to this area from Arkansas Territory in 1819, but were driven out 2 years later by hostile Indians who resented the intrusion. Remnants of group signed Treaty of Sept. 29, 1843, agreeing to respect the Republic of Texas and its settlers.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 6650.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 46.418′ N, 96° 47.334′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Cedars. It can be reached from 1717 Gano Street. The marker is in the bushes just to the left of the Renner School on the north side of the park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1515 S Harwood Street, Dallas TX 75215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Renner School (within shouting distance of this marker); Chautauqua Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilot Grove Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Water for Dallas (within shouting distance of this marker); Saloon
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Photographed by Kayla Harper, January 17, 2021
2. Cherokees in Dallas Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, January 17, 2021
3. Cherokees in Dallas Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,634 times since then and 170 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 11, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
